Hitesh is currently working as an Experimental Officer in the Real Robotics Lab at the University of Leeds. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Singapore University of Technology and Design. His expertise is in design and development of hybrid robots capable of enhanced locomotion modes. As part of Pipebots project (Theme 3), Hitesh’s work will focus on the mechanical design and fabrication of new robots for inspection and maintenance of pipelines.
Recent publications:
- Bhardwaj, H. et al. (2023). “Nature-inspired in-flight foldable rotorcraft”. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 18, no. 4 (2023): 046012.
- Bhardwaj, H. et al. (2022). “Design, modeling and control of a two-flight mode capable single wing rotorcraft with mid-air transition ability”. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(4), 11720-11727.
- Bhardwaj, H. et al. (2021). “PID based sliding mode control of asynchronous multi-actuator monocopter”. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) (pp. 239-246).